Rams exercise Robert Quinn’s fifth-year option

Posted by Josh Alper on April 28, 2014, 1:32 PM EDT

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It should come as no surprise that an NFL team is in no hurry to part ways with a defensive end that had 19 sacks during the 2013 season, so we’ll assume that no one’s eyebrows will dart to the top of their head with Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports’ report that the Rams have exercised their option on Robert Quinn’s contract to hold onto him through 2015.

Quinn added 18 tackles for loss and seven forced fumbles in a defensive performance as good as any in the league last year. Should Quinn play out the 2015 season under the terms of his current deal, he’ll make $6.969 million.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Rams move to extend Quinn’s contract before that option year kicks in, however. Locking up Quinn across from Chris Long would give the Rams the foundation of a strong defensive line and pass rush, although it won’t come cheap.

Quinn is the 12th player drafted in the first round of the 2011 draft to have his option exercised. Teams have until May 3 to exercise the options, which are guaranteed against injury only.

He had 18 tackles for loss NOT including the 19 sacks? Holy sh!t. How did Kuechly win DPOY over him exactly? I agree Kuechly deserved it, but you’d figure the AP would go ga-ga over the sacks, TFLs, and FFs and just give Quinn the award. In any event, that’s a truly incredible season.

Love watching this guy play. I was hoping the Robert Mathis would win DPOY because not only did he have a phenomenal season, but he did it at age 32 and after spending years in Freeney’s shadow, he finally got more recognition. Quinn was my second choice, but luckily for him, he’ll have a lot more chances to win. Quinn and Long remind me of Freeney and Mathis as a dynamic pass rushing duo.

Great to hear, be even better to lock him up for another 5 yrs after that.He was robbed of D.P.O.Y last year, Wich will make him even more dangerous this year. I feel he will win 2 or 3 of these before he’s done. With Quinn/ Long Laurinitis leading the defense . The offense will be much better. The RAMS will be winning more Lombardi trophy s real soon.